Common electrocardiogram variations pre‐ and post‐marathon. Issue 10 (23rd August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martin‐Beaulieu, John P.; Myrick, Karen M.; Martin, Thomas; Pata, Rachel W.; Feinn, Richard S.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 4:Issue 10(2016)
• Page Start: 944
• Page End: 947
• Publication Date: 2016-08-23
• Subjects: Arrhythmia -- athlete's heart -- electrocardiogram -- marathon; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.650
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Electrocardiographic changes can be present in marathon runners. These findings may be misinterpreted as malignant by healthcare providers. For example, incomplete right bundle branch block, early ventricular repolarization, and left ventricular hypertrophy by voltage criteria alone are quite common in athletes, yet considered benign. Abstract : Electrocardiographic changes can be present in marathon runners. These findings may be misinterpreted as malignant by healthcare providers. For example, incomplete right bundle branch block, early ventricular repolarization, and left ventricular hypertrophy by voltage criteria alone are quite common in athletes, yet considered benign.